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SAN FRANCISCO — Matas Buzelis recorded a career-high 41 points and nailed a crucial 3-pointer with 2:20 remaining in overtime, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 130-124 victory over an undermanned Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Josh Giddey contributed a triple-double with 21 points, 17 assists, and 13 rebounds, while Tre Jones added 22 points, helping Chicago bounce back after a 126-110 loss at Sacramento on Sunday. For the Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis posted 17 points

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Charlotte Hornets rallied from a 19-point deficit to secure a 103-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 21 points and eight rebounds, while LaMelo Ball scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to help Charlotte complete the comeback. Kon Knueppel contributed 15 points and five rebounds, and Ryan Kalkbrenner added 13 points and six boards off the bench, helping the Hornets return to a .500

The Sacramento Kings rallied from a large deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 114–109 on Tuesday night, powered by a dominant fourth-quarter performance from rookie guard Devin Carter. Carter scored a career-high 24 points, including 22 in the final quarter, helping Sacramento overcome a 20-point deficit. Carter delivered an impressive stretch late in the game, scoring 13 consecutive points for the Kings. Sacramento trailed by 10 points entering the fourth quarter but mounte

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 120–106 on March 10, 2026, led by a triple-double performance from Luka Dončić and a dominant second half from Austin Reaves. The victory allowed the Lakers to complete a season sweep of Minnesota and move into a tie for fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Dončić recorded 31 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds, earning his seventh triple-double of the season and the 89th of his career. The performance pl

In a time when nearly every major moment in the NBA sparks debate, Bam Adebayo’s remarkable 83-point performance for the Miami Heat against the Washington Wizards should be celebrated rather than scrutinized. The historic night not only surpassed one of the league’s most iconic scoring marks but also showcased the extraordinary talent and perseverance of a player who has long been recognized for his defense and leadership more than his scoring ability. Adebayo’s performance i

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their late season surge Wednesday night as Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points to lead a 130 to 107 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The result marks a significant update in the National Basketball Association standings as the Clippers extended their winning streak to three games while the Pacers dropped their seventh consecutive contest and fell to 15 to 47, the lowest record in the Eastern Conference. Leo

The Portland Trail Blazers strengthened their postseason outlook Wednesday night as Jrue Holiday recorded 35 points and 11 assists to lead a 122 to 114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The win serves as an important update in the Western Conference playoff race in the National Basketball Association, where Portland improved to 30 to 33 and halted a recent slide that included losses in three of its previous four games. Memphis, meanwhile, continued a difficult stretch, drop

The Atlanta Hawks delivered a decisive 131 to 113 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night as Nickeil Alexander Walker scored 23 points to extend Atlanta’s winning streak to five games and push the club above the .500 mark for the first time since December. The result marks a notable shift in momentum for Atlanta in the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference standings. After beginning the season 15 to 12 following a Dec. 14 victory over the Philadelphi

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a narrow 103 to 100 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night as Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous Alexander delivered late game execution to close out a tense matchup at Madison Square Garden. Holmgren finished with 28 points and eight rebounds while tying a career high with six three point field goals, providing critical scoring stretches that helped Oklahoma City maintain control late in the fourth quarter. Gilgeous Alexander added

Sam Hodde / Getty Images In the latest NBA Rookie of the Year odds update, Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel has overtaken Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as the betting favorite, signaling a significant shift in the award race timeline. Knueppel moved to minus 145 at DraftKings as of Saturday morning, while Flagg shifted to plus 115. Just days earlier, Flagg had been listed at minus 220, and earlier this season his odds reportedly shortened to minus 800 at BetMGM. T

BOSTON — In a significant breaking update for the Eastern Conference playoff race, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup Monday night against the Boston Celtics after missing more than five weeks with a right calf strain. Antetokounmpo had been sidelined since Jan. 23, when he suffered the injury against the Denver Nuggets. He missed 15 consecutive games in this stretch and 29 games overall this season because of recurring issues with the same calf. Coa

DALLAS — Shai Gilgeous Alexander delivered another milestone performance Sunday night, scoring 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Dallas Mavericks 100-87 in a result that strengthens the Western Conference title outlook. Gilgeous Alexander has now scored at least 20 points in 59 consecutive road games, the longest such streak in NBA history. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player played just his second game after missing nine contests with an abdominal strain

ORLANDO — In the latest statement from the NBA’s top team, Cade Cunningham recorded 29 points and 11 assists to power the Detroit Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, extending Detroit’s road dominance and reinforcing its league best record. The Pistons improved to 45-14 overall, winning for the eighth time in nine games and securing their sixth consecutive road victory. Detroit is now 21-7 away from home and has captured 10 of its last 11 road contests,

DENVER — In a breaking update that reshapes the Western Conference standings, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 117-108 on Sunday, moving into fourth place in the West. Edwards scored 21 points, while Bones Hyland added 18, including 15 in the first half against his former team. Minnesota completed a three-game road sweep to improve to 38-23, finishing its trip undefeated and moving one game ahead of Denver in the conference race. It m

BROOKLYN — In a breaking update that could shape the Eastern Conference playoff race, James Harden returned from a fractured thumb to score 22 points and lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 106-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night. Harden, who missed two games after X-rays revealed a non displaced fracture of the distal phalanx in his thumb, played 35 minutes and delivered an efficient stat line. He shot 5 for 9 from the field, 4 for 7 from 3 point range, and 8 for 12

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks delivered a breaking update in the Eastern Conference playoff race Sunday, ending the San Antonio Spurs’ 11 game winning streak with a decisive 114-89 victory at Madison Square Garden. Mikal Bridges scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 24 as the Knicks controlled the game after a dominant 26-2 first half run that flipped early momentum and created permanent separation. The victory halted San Antonio’s unbeaten February and marked its first l

OKLAHOMA CITY — Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and Cason Wallace recorded 20 points and 10 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame major injuries to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Sunday, delivering a statement win despite missing multiple starters. The breaking update underscores Oklahoma City’s depth and resilience as the Western Conference contender improved to 44-14 while Cleveland saw its eight game winning streak come to an end. Playing without Shai Gilgeo

CHICAGO — Jalen Duren scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in his return from suspension as the Detroit Pistons dominated the second half to defeat the Chicago Bulls 126-110 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to five games. The victory strengthens Detroit’s hold atop the NBA standings at 42-13 and delivers a significant impact in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while Chicago dropped its season high eighth straight loss. Duren, who had missed two games

NEW YORK — Karl Anthony Towns scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 20 as the New York Knicks erased an 18 point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night in a dramatic late comeback at Madison Square Garden. The victory serves as a critical response for New York after a disappointing loss earlier in the week and halts Houston’s five game winning streak, delivering significant impact in both conference playoff races. Towns anchored the

PHOENIX — Jalen Green drilled a corner three pointer at the buzzer to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 113-110 double overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night in a game defined by late shot making, injuries, and playoff positioning impact. Green’s game winner came seconds after Orlando tied the score with 1.1 seconds remaining, delivering one of the most dramatic finishes of the season and a critical win for a Suns team navigating multiple injuries. Green struggled